<?php
  include( "./DFHead" );
  $sqlstr = "SELECT * FROM officers WHERE board>'0' ORDER BY board";
  $brdres = mysql_query( $sqlstr, $db )
    or die( 'Failed board query in board.php ' . mysql_error() );
  $numbrd = mysql_num_rows( $brdres );
?>
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            <?php
              include( "./DFPCP" );
            ?>
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                      <a href="./index.html">
                        Dragonflight >
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                    <span class="title36">
                      Elections
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                    <p class='hdln3'>
                      Call for Nominations
                    </p>
                    Each year, Dragonflight holds an election to fill one or more seats on our
                    Board of Directors whose terms will expire at the end of the year. This
                    year we seek nominations to fill one seat. Members will cast ballots at
                    our convention, held this year August 12-14, 2011.
                    <br />
                    <br />
                    Any member of Dragonflight may submit a nomination.
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                      Duties of a Director
                    </p>
                    Dragonflight's Board of Directors oversees the organization, appointing
                    and directing Officers of the corporation who in turn perform the
                    day-to-day duties. Individual Directors must attend all Board meetings
                    (currently scheduled quarterly) and assist in this process. Each Director
                    must remain a member of Dragonflight for the entire term of his service.
                    Failure to meet these responsibilities may subject the Director to removal
                    from office as provided for
                    in Dragonflight's bylaws.
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                    <p class='hdln3'>
                      Term of Service
                    </p>
                    Each term is three years, beginning January 1 of the calendar year
                    following the election. The position expiring at the end of this year is
                    currently held by Bill Nitsche. The new terms will run from January 1,
                    2012 through December 31, 2014.
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                    <p class='hdln3'>
                      Nomination Process
                    </p>
                    Any member of Dragonflight may make a nomination. A nominee must be at
                    least eighteen years of age, and eligible for membership in Dragonflight.
                    The member must clearly state his identity. Nominations from non-members
                    or which do not clearly identify the member will be discarded. You may
                    make more than one nomination, provided each is made separately. You may
                    submit your nomination by:
                    <br />
                    <br />
                    Email nominations to
                    <a href='mailto:dfelection@dragonflight.org'>
                      dfelection@dragonflight.org
                    </a>
                    .
                    <br />
                    <br />
                    Present nominations (in writing) by hand to: Stephen Graham (Secretary of
                    Dragonflight).
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                      Deadlines
                    </p>
                    Nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m., Sunday, 7 August 2011.
                    <br />
                    <br />
                    The Election Officer will contact each eligible nominee to verify their
                    desire to stand for election. Nominees who are not eligible to serve or
                    who decline nomination not appear on the ballot. If the election officer
                    is unable to contact a nominee, he will refer back to the person who made
                    the nomination for assistance. In the event a nominee cannot be reached
                    for confirmation before 8 August 2011, that nominee will not be included
                    on the ballot.
                    <br />
                    <br />
                    While non-Dragonflight members are eligible for nomination, Dragonflight
                    bylaws require all Directors to be members in good standing of the
                    organization. A non-member who is elected to the board must become a
                    member prior to the first day of his or her term.
                    <br />
                    <br />
                    Questions may be referred to
                    <a href='mailto:dfelection@dragonflight.org'>
                      dfelection@dragonflight.org
                    </a>
                    .
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      ob_end_flush();
      include( "./DFTail" );
    ?>
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